Best Spicy Marinated Celery Giardiniera Recipes

CHICAGO-STYLE HOT GIARDINIERA

Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera image

I've been living in Chicago for the last 12 years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at restaurants. So I developed my own to use at home. We love it on everything from eggs to sandwiches and even pizza! -Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 small head cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 5 cups)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, sliced
4 serrano peppers, sliced
1/2 cup salt
1 cup white vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup canola oil
1 jar (10 ounces) small pimiento-stuffed olives, drained

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss cauliflower, celery, carrot and peppers with salt. Add cold water to cover. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Drain vegetables; rinse with cold water and drain again. In a large nonreactive bowl, whisk vinegar, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add olives and drained vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight to allow flavors to blend., Transfer mixture to jars. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPICY CELERY GIARDINIERA

Spicy Celery Giardiniera image

Make and share this Spicy Celery Giardiniera recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gonzilla3

Categories Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
2 serranoes chilies, sliced into thin rings
1 fresno chile, sliced into thin rings
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons italian seasoning

Steps:

Mix together all ingredients in a nonreactive bowl.
Marinate for 48 hours at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator.
Apply to your favorite sandwich, burger or meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.2, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 416.8, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 1

HOT ITALIAN GIARDINIERA

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This is Italian giardiniera. It is wonderful on Chicago style Italian beef sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, French dips, pastas or even as a pizza topping. You can even snack on it as is if you choose. Once you taste it you will figure out what you prefer to use it on.

Provided by PHONETEK

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Relish Recipes

Time P2DT2h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 green bell peppers, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
8 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup fresh cauliflower florets
½ cup salt
water to cover
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place into a bowl the green and red peppers, jalapenos, celery, carrots, onion, and cauliflower. Stir in salt, and fill with enough cold water to cover. Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the bowl, and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, drain salty water, and rinse vegetables. In a bowl, mix together garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and olives. Pour in vinegar and olive oil, and mix well. Combine with vegetable mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g